Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

The keening cries of the bereaved could be heard at the gravesite.

The abandoned graveyard was filled with the keening of the wind passing through the tombstones.

The mourners' keening filled the air as they bid farewell to their beloved friend.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

The keening of mourners echoed through the somber church as they bid farewell to their beloved pastor.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.